Viral and non-Viral Vectors for Human Gene-Therapy - from Pathogens to Safe Medical Applications
**Course at Uni Zürich**
40s hrs
University lecturers
Catalogue data
Abstract
Basic aspects of virology, the viral mechanisms for transfer of genetic material into cells, different vector-systems and target cells, animal models, specific applications for inborn diseases of the immune system and of metabolism, adverse effects, and new developments of vector systems will be taught.
Objective
Knowledge of important viral and non-viral vector systems. Knowledge of application in human diseases. Knowledge of limiting factors.
Performance assessment
Performance assessment information (valid until the course unit is held again)
Performance assessment as a semester course
ECTS credits
2 credits
Examiners
Type
graded semester performance
Language of examination
English
Repetition
Repetition only possible after re-enrolling for the course unit.
Additional information on mode of examination
Registration modalities, date and venue of this performance assessment are specified solely by the UZH.
Learning materials
No public learning materials available.
Only public learning materials are listed.
Groups
No information on groups available.
Restrictions
There are no additional restrictions for the registration.